# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 series: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA099.md): Barnett MA-5 Charger · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N20HD · Substantial damage > Carburetor icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power during the base turn to final approach. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight was a factor. - [NTSB SEA07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N968A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during cruise flight. Factors include ambient weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, and soft, muddy terrain at the location where the pilot attempted the power-off forced landing. - [NTSB ANC06LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA140.md): Piper PA-12 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N593V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks,… - [NTSB LAX03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA169.md): Callahan Rebel · Clearlake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N6324H · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to correctly position the right fuel valve. Also causal was the pilot's failure to use the checklist. - [NTSB ANC03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA016.md): Piper J5A · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N270JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA029.md): Landoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA070.md): Whittman Tailwind DN-1 · Grafton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N911N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB LAX00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA238.md): Ward Sidewinder · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N4119Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate short field landing procedure and his delayed decision to proceed to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing during the emergency descent. - [NTSB NYC00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA051.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Wales, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N5279Z · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to a blocked fuel feed line. - [NTSB LAX98FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA208.md): Frandsen Midget Mustang MM-1 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N76JF · Destroyed > inadequate maintenance/inspection by the owner/pilot that resulted in an obstructed fuel vent system and a subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA169.md): Aeronca 7DC · Wright, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N4484E · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were snow and rock covered terrain, inadequate aircraft preflight, improper aircraft servicing, and the fuel contaminated by water. - [NTSB ANC98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N7049K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA003.md): Harper W-8 Tailwind · Macclenny, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N91323 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB CHI97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA003.md): Piper PA-16 · Silver Lake, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N5749H · Destroyed > fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose fuel cap, fuel siphoning, and unreliable fuel gauges. - [NTSB CHI96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA344.md): Rozendaal Smith Innovation · Hampton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2982 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply. - [NTSB NYC96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA109.md): McCall WATCHA-MCCALL-IT · Steamburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N111MC · Substantial damage > the pilot/owner's failure to ensure adequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane; and a loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a subsequent fuel leak, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW96FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA085.md): Semple Smyth Sidewinder · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N86S · Destroyed > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while coping with the emergency, which resulted in and inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.… - [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA184.md): Fischer Wagabond · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N42LF · Destroyed > The loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. - [NTSB SEA90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA038.md): Piper PA-22 · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N8898C · Substantial damage > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ANC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA118.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7029K · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ANC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N8677C · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning left), which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot… - [NTSB MKC89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA026.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N8927C · Substantial damage > The pilot said shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. He attempted to land on a plowed field, and after rolling about fifty yards on the rough, soft terrain, the aircraft nosed over. Post accident investigation revealed the engine lost power due to fuel… - [NTSB NYC88DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHA03.md): Debarry/Starduster SA100 · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N22GT · Substantial damage > As the homebuilt acft was climbing thru about 300 ft AGL during initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng (once), but as he turned the acft back toward the arpt, the eng lost power again. During an emerg landing, the… - [NTSB ATL86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA145.md): Langeford Midget Mustang MM-1 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1986 · N8276 · Substantial damage > The plt had flown the acft for about 20 minutes in the local area after which he returned to the airfield and made an apch. He initiated a go-around and reached about 400 ft AGL when the eng quit. He made a forced landing in a field and the acft nosed over.… - [NTSB LAX86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA054.md): Piper PA-22 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1985 · N3334A · Substantial damage > Shortly after begining descent from 7,500 ft. m.s.l. the acft experienced a total loss of power. Prior to descent the plt richened the mixture and applied carb heat. The pilot radioed his position & situation to Deer Valley tower, Deer Valley, Arizona while… - [NTSB ATL85FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FIJ01.md): Starduster SA-100 · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N21GT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that she made a normal preflt. She reported that the float type fuel gage indicated that the main fuel tank, which had a capacity of 12 gal, was half full. While climbing thru about 500 ft AGL after takeoff, the eng sputtered & lost power. The… - [NTSB ANC85LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA153.md): Stinson 10A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N34656 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr which resulted from fuel exhaustion during an initial takeoff climb. The plt attempted to land on a road, however, when a car pulled onto the road, the plt flew the acft into trees. Only… - [NTSB CHI85LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA349.md): Piper PA-20 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N7665K · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a hard forced landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt reported that at an alt of aprx 250 ft AGL, the eng quit. Post accident inspection revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the right tank which… - [NTSB CHI85LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA319.md): Piper PA-20 · Madelia, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N7619K · Substantial damage > During cruise engine power was lost. The pilot was unable to restart the engine. During landing in an oats field the acft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA058.md): Piper PA-22 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N2259A · Substantial damage > A witness who is a pilot and an A&P mechanic, stated that he heard the engine on N2259A sputtering as if it was running out of fuel as it passed over his house. The witness continued to state that shortly after the aircraft passed, the pilot of N2259A called… - [NTSB LAX84LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA477.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N77G · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing between 400 & 600 ft. subsequently, the right gear collapsed when the acft was landed on rolling terrain. The plt estimated there was about 2 gal of fuel on board. - [NTSB ATL84FLT13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT13.md): Piper PA-22 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N950A · Destroyed > The engine quit on final apch to the arpt as a result of fuel starvation. Sixteen gallons of fuel remained in the right fuel tank, but the left tank was selected. No fuel was found in the left tank. The acft collided with powerlines during the forced landing… - [NTSB NYC84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA255.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1984 · N3777A · Substantial damage > The pilot performed a runup prior to departure. He used one notch of flaps and approximately 800 feet of runway to break ground. During the climbout at approximately 200 ft the engine 'started skipping then quit.' The pilot was unable to restore power before… - [NTSB ANC84LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Big Delta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N8510C · Substantial damage > The plt switched the tank selector while cruising in flt and the engine quit. He said he then primed the engine and tried to start it, but failed. A forced landing was made & the acft nosed over. After the accident, the acft was righted, the tank selector was… - [NTSB SEA84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA047.md): Piper PA-20 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N7771K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing on a snow covered field. The plt reported that the acft began to lose power at about 6500 ft MSL. An inspection of the eng did not reveal any mechanical malfunction or discrepancy. - [NTSB ANC83LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA181.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1983 · N4008M · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the engine started running intemittently after he was over trees at the departure end of the runway. The engine stopped and the pilot set up for and accomplished a forced landing. After the accident the pilot and a mechanic found water… - [NTSB SEA83LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA159.md): Vangrunsven RV-3 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N17RV · Substantial damage > The home built plane was one of a flt of four acft that were being flown on a cross-country flt. While en route from hillsboro, or to Twin Falls, ID, the pilots had to divert around weather. As they were approaching Twin Falls, N17RV lost power from fuel… - [NTSB SEA83LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA145.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Fort Hall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N1144A · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. The pilot stated that during a descent to an arpt the engine suddenly lost power. Emergency start procedures failed and a forced landing was made in a grain field. During roll out the acft nosed… - [NTSB CHI83LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA268.md): Homebuilt Baby Great Lakes · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1983 · N35JR · Substantial damage > The acft landing gear collapsed and the acft nosed over after the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The engine lost power in a steep climb of at least a 45 deg angle and could not be restarted. The fuel flows to the engine by gravity. In a steep climb the… - [NTSB FTW83LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA236.md): Piper J3 · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N42563 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over on an emergency downwind landing in a wet rice field after an eng failure. The plt stated that the eng failed as a result of water in the fuel. The operator services his acft from a private underground fuel storage tank. As a result of… - [NTSB FTW83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA146.md): Piper PA-20 · Martinsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1983 · N4944M · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the plt took off with 36 gallons of fuel on board, of which, 10 gals was automobile low lead fuel. The automobile fuel had been purchased from an off airport gasoline station, was transported to the acft in 5 gal cans, then added to the fuel tanks… - [NTSB ANC83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N1461A · Substantial damage > The plt stated as he approached Cordova he smelled & observed smoke in the cockpit. He reduced power & commenced a modified approach to rwy 9 which was nearest his position. When he elected to add power the engine did not respond. The plt turned & landed on a… - [NTSB SEA83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA017.md): Froehlich M-II · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N33RF · Destroyed > Pilot acting as safety pilot for a friend in formation under the hood in another aircraft. He noticed his fuel was low, called his friend and headed for home. When his engine quit 2 miles from paine field he ditched. The aircraft sank and was not recovered. - [NTSB ANC82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA093.md): Piper PA-20 · Near Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N1510A · Substantial damage > Prior to departure, the pilot serviced the aircraft with fuel and verified the right wing tank was full. The pilot did not switch the fuel selector from the left fuel tank prior to departing. During a low pass over a wooded area, the engine quit. Due to the… - [NTSB ANC82DAG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG43.md): Piper PA-20 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N7773K · Substantial damage > The eng lost power about 750 ft after a water takeoff. There was insufficient landing room on the lake & the acft hit a dike. The pilot stated he fuels the acft from 5 gallon cans due to nonavaiability of aviation fuel at fire lake. Approximately 2 cups of… - [NTSB DEN82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Glenburn, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N949A · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power at about 100 AGL during a night takeoff. The aircraft was examined after the crash and the fuel selector was found positioned on the right tank. The aircraft had remained upright during and after the crash and the… - [NTSB ATL82DA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA063.md): Smith Mini · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N37WS · Substantial damage > The pilot took off with a malfunctioning fuel quantity guage. Before takeoff, he visually checked the fuel and estimated that the tank was about 1/2 full. After returning from a local flight, the engine lost power during a turn to final approach for landing.… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41506') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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